Used Bulk Containers

Container Exchanger specializes in used metal and plastic bulk storage containers, plastic tote containers, and other bulk storage bins.
We act as a broker for both end users (such as manufacturing companies)
and dealers and equipment liquidators. On ContainerExchanger.com, you
can find inventories from asset sales or from companies that are going
out of business. Under all circumstances, we handle thousands of used
containers each year and we have the experience to ensure that our
customers are happy with their purchase. Our network of freight
providers will also provide very competitive shipping rates for your
orders from us.

If you need to sell your used containers, we can do it for you!
We have experience selling and distributing bulk storage containers,
industrial storage and shipping totes, wood crates, and plastic pallets
throughout the nation. We sell our collapsible bulk containers or rigid bulk containers
to large and small companies throughout North America. The used bulk
containers can take many different forms. We generally handle three
types of bulk storage containers. Each type is made of a different
material. We have inventories on Plastic bulk storage containers, Metal
bulk storage containers, and Cardboard and Wood bulk storage
containers.

Used Metal Bulk Containers

The
metal version of the bulk container can be collapsible. Often, a
collapsible metal container is called a wire basket, but there are also
rigid metal containers as well. We sell used metal bulk containers
throughout the nation, but most of the containers tend to be located in
Ohio, Indiana, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Missouri, and Ontario. Metal
bins are a nice and heavy duty way to handle parts within a
manufacturing environment.

Rigid metal bulk containers
are especially suited to any kind of metal working plant, such as metal
stamping, forging, or casting. The rigid metal bulk containers are
often suited to handle 4,000 lbs or more and can be stacked several
bins high. When purcasing rigid metal containers, you may want to pay
attention to the thickness of the wire mesh sides as a good indication
to the capabilities of the container. We can help you find any metal
bins for your manufacturing or distribution system. If you are trying
to purchase additional metal containers to complement your current
inventory of containers, you will need to provide us with a precise
size of the container (length, width, and height). You will also need
to note the mating mechanism for the metal storage bin. Pictures are
most helpful in this situation, so that we can ensure that the new
metal bins will be stack compatible with you existing bins.

Collapsible metal storage containers or used wire baskets
by comparison tend to be lighter duty than the rigid metal storage
bins. Collapsible containers tend to be weight rated between 1,500 and
4,000 lbs. The collapsible metal containers are a nice option for a
small metal shipping bin. They work well in this situation, because the
sides of the container can be collapsed, thereby reducing the size of
an empty container. The collapsed storage bin can be stacked in a
corner of the warehouse, or they can loaded onto a trailer for return
shipment to your plant. The reduced size saves shipping costs.

Used Plastic Bulk Containers

The
plastic version of bulk containers are almost always collapsible. Here
at Container Exchanger, we call these items "Pallet Containers". These collapsible plastic bulk containers
are made from a rigid structrual foam material that is extermely strong
and durable. These collapsible containers are suitable for many
manufacturing applications, such as part storage and part transport.
The weight capacity on collapsible plastic storage bins varies, but
generally, the capacity ranges from 1,500 lbs to 2,500 lbs.

Collapsible
bulk containers also have several size options and feature options. The
sizes can be any of the following footprints:

The
other primary options with plastic bulk storage bins is the color and
the number of drop doors, or access panels. The access panels provide a
way to access product that may be in the bottom of the bin without an
operator leaning over the sidewall of the container.

Used Cardboard and Wood Bulk Storage Containers

Cardboard bulk storage bins are generally referred to as Gaylord Boxes
or Cratons. Most bulk cardboard boxes come from plastic injection
molders, where the boxes once held raw plastic resins. Other boxes can
come from storing food products, such as watermelons or lettuce.
Clearly, due to the different uses for large cardboard boxes, there are
many different styles, thicknesses, and weight capacities. No matter
what your requirements are, purchasing used gaylord boxes can be
challening. There is often more demand than supply, and significant
quantities are going to be the minimum purchase amounts.

Sizes
of bulk carboard boxes can vary significantly, but many boxes are sized
for either 40"x48" pallets or 45"x45" pallets. Thickness of the boxes
can range from 2 layers of cardboard all the way up to 5 layers of
cardboard. The number of wall layers is a pretty good indication of the
overall strength of the box, where the more layers of cardboard
indicate a stronger box. However, this is not always the case, as some
bulk cardboard boxes have thicker individual layers than other boxes.
Some boxes are rated for a particular capacity, so it is often
recommended that you inquire about this feature before purchasing a box.